La Liga Fans' Top 5: Valencia trio dominate

Sport360 staff 17:38 18/04/2016
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    DIEGO ALVES (Valencia) – 8.40

    Alves was the star of the show in Valencia’s 2-1 victory at Camp Nou. From first minute to last, he epitomised the voracious work ethic of Los Che.

    The Brazilian blocked Messi’s volley from close range before somehow leaping to punch away Neymar’s lob which seemed destined to be a goal.

    He did brilliantly to produce another point-blank save from Messi, but the Argentinean managed to pounce to score his 450th La Liga goal in the second half.

    With a score at 1-2, Alves came to Valencia’s rescue 15 minutes from time with his best save of the night low to his right to prevent Ivan Rakitic equalising.

    Diego Alves.

    Diego Alves.

    KARIM BENZEMA (Real Madrid) – 7.50

    Karim Benzema overcame the disappointment of being left out of France’s Euro 2016 squad with a goal and two assists as Real Madrid thrashed Getafe 5-1.

    The attacker swept home the opener, before his through ball was converted by Isco to give Madrid an imposing lead at the break.

    Gareth Bale added a third with a composed left-footed finish from another super Benzema pass five minutes after the break.

    Although he won’t be part of Didier Deschamps’ plan, Benzema still has an integral part to play as Real Madrid go in search of European and domestic glory.

    DANIEL PAREJO (Valencia) – 7.43

    The elusive Parejo stepped up to deliver a commanding display as Valencia beat Barcelona to move up to 12th in La Liga.

    A swift move just before half-time saw Parejo break clear and feed Mina to fire home the second goal.

    His pace and intelligence bolstered Los Che’s advantage as they stormed to a 10th win this season.

    Daniel Parejo.

    Daniel Parejo.

    GUILHERME SIQUEIRA (Valencia) – 7.40

    Another one of Valencia’s stars on a thrilling night for the club.

    Siqueira was a fulcrum in defence and played a hand in Valencia’s opening goal on 27 minutes when his cross was turned into the Barca net by Rakitic.

    On loan from Atletico Madrid, Siqueira proved he has plenty to offer in attack and defence.

    CARL MEDJANI (Levante) – 7.36

    Levante fought back from a goal down to beat Espanyol 2-1 and boost their hopes of avoiding relegation from La Liga.

    The man who confirmed victory was Medjani, volleying in Joan Verdu’s free kick just after the hour mark.

    With five games remaining, Levante are now 19th – two points off Granada in relegation safety.

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